WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

WILSON, NC

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Wilson County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Wilson County, North Carolina. The organization was established in 1954, and since then, it has been working tirelessly to collect, preserve, and promote the rich heritage of the county.

The association operates several facilities, including the Wilson County Museum and the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum. The Wilson County Museum is housed in the former Wilson County Courthouse, which was built in 1924. The museum features exhibits that showcase the county's history, including Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and displays on agriculture, industry, and transportation.

The Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum is a restored 1946 railway station that displays the history of African American life in Wilson County. The museum is named after Oliver Nestus Freeman, a prominent African American educator, and civil rights leader who was born in Wilson County.

The association also operates a research library and archives that contain a vast collection of books, documents, maps, and photographs related to Wilson County's history. The facility is open to the public and provides a valuable resource for researchers, genealogists, and students.

Overall, the Wilson County Historical Association plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of Wilson County, North Carolina. Its efforts provide an opportunity for both locals and visitors to learn about the county's past and to appreciate the unique culture and traditions of the area.

WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILSON NC. US MID #8403700742

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Contact WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
804 BROAD ST W
WILSON
NC
27893-3033

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WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Information

MID #	8403700742
Name	WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	562466233
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	35.73386, -77.919732
CODES	FIPS State Code: 37 FIPS County Code: 195 US Census Tract: 000100 US Census Block: 3011